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The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Star Equity Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Equity Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STRR's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.44 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Star Equity Holdings was 9.80%. The lowest was 3.29%. And the median was 6.49%.
Star Equity Holdings (NAS:STRR) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Star Equity Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Star Equity Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Equity Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
STRR vs ATVK, LGPS, GPUS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Star Equity Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Star Equity Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Star Equity Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Equity Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Star Equity Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Star Equity Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Star Equity Holdings (STRR) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Star Equity Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Equity Holdings ranks #999999 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Star Equity Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Star Equity Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Star Equity Holdings ranks #999999 out of 517 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Star Equity Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Equity Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ATVK and LGPS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Star Equity Holdings ranks #999999 out of 517 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Star Equity Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 517 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Star Equity Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Equity Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Equity Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Equity Holdings (STRR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.44, compared to a current price of $9.80 — trading 40.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Star Equity Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Star Equity Holdings (STRR), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Star Equity Holdings (STRR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Equity Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.80 is trading 40.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.44.
GuruFocus considers Star Equity Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STRR:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $16.44 vs. price of $9.80 (40.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STRR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Equity Holdings Inc is a diversified multi-industry holding company operating through four reportable segments: Building Solutions, Business Services, Energy Services, and Investments. The company derives majority of the revenue from Business Services segment that provides customized recruitment and contracting solutions to mid-to-large multinational companies. Service offerings include Recruitment Process Outsourcing, project-based RPO, contingent workforce solutions, recruitment consulting, outsourced professional contract staffing, and managed service provider services.
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